[Boss335gt]

Hi, is anyone here able to assist with fitting and programming a CIC module into an 07 335i E93 CCC? I have the head unit , screen and I-Drive controller + trim from a donor 2019 CIC E92.

[Aus335iguy]

There's heaps of CIC retrofit threads. What part are you struggling with ? Physical fit? Wiring ? Coding ? Or just daunted and struggling to get started ?

[Socket]

Originally Posted by Boss335gt

Hi, is anyone here able to assist with fitting and programming a CIC module into an 07 335i E93 CCC? I have the head unit , screen and I-Drive controller + trim from a donor 2019 CIC E92.

Vlt is the man to see

[Boss335gt]

Originally Posted by Aus335iguy

There's heaps of CIC retrofit threads. What part are you struggling with ? Physical fit? Wiring ? Coding ? Or just daunted and struggling to get started ?

Just daunted and a bit paranoid of shorting something as it involves requiring the screen plug. Also not not sure on the computer doing side of it

[jard]

Check out this thread to try help you with some of it.
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1610327

How much did you grab your current gear worth from the donor car if you dont mind me asking.
Also, I believe https://cicretrofit.com/ does the whole kit for about $750 USD. But I would start to look at that to see what you are missing to start your retrofit.

[Boss335gt]

Originally Posted by jard

Check out this thread to try help you with some of it.
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1610327

How much did you grab your current gear worth from the donor car if you dont mind me asking.
Also, I believe https://cicretrofit.com/ does the whole kit for about $750 USD. But I would start to look at that to see what you are missing to start your retrofit.

Paid 700 aud for everything . I don't know what the go is with the emulator and prefer not to use it if possible

[jzx_andy]

Originally Posted by Boss335gt

Paid 700 aud for everything . I don't know what the go is with the emulator and prefer not to use it if possible

What date stamp is on your CIC unit? If it's C1A (latest firmware - found in 2012+ CIC head units), you won't need an emulator to get nav working. Follow the CIC retrofit parts of this guide: https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1649066

Fitting everything is fairly straightforward if you've worked on cars before. Coding is 8/10 difficulty, but there are many guys who can help you out for free or for a small fee (including CIC Retrofit aka NickCo43).

Hope this helps!

[shannon1]

A good youtube video for converting CCC to CIC can be found here based on Nickco43's kit.

[shannon1]

Also, if you're interested in an OEM install for a reverse camera on E9X, check out this link.
https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1720680

[naenae]

buy this. i just installed mine. shits all over my CIC and you can still retain the original system aswell

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000...archweb201603_

[Hoper]

Originally Posted by naenae

buy this. i just installed mine. shits all over my CIC and you can still retain the original system aswell

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000...archweb201603_

looks awesome Naenae, by retain the original did you mean to sell it?

Does the new one include screen etc?

[naenae]

as in you can switch between old and new system

[jard]

Originally Posted by naenae

as in you can switch between old and new system

Did you have to cut anything to make it fit? What was the install process like?

[GerryH]

be aware these are cheaply made and have several failings I have installed my second one and whilst it has several benefits there are several limitation
Gerry

[Hoper]

Originally Posted by GerryH

be aware these are cheaply made and have several failings I have installed my second one and whilst it has several benefits there are several limitation
Gerry

Hi Gerry
what are the limitations that you have found?
also how old was your previous one? and what made it fail?

just asking as I'm Thinking of buying one

[jard]

Interested to hear your findings Gerry - I'm with Hoper, I was thinking about getting one as well.

[GerryH]

These are available from various OS suppliers the latest (Android 9) 4gig Ram 64 gig storage are the best buy, they have had a lot of improvements. There are a few tricks in installing especially in getting access to routing all the interface cables. You get nill or minimal discriription and absolutly NO HELP from suppliers. Now that i've done it a few times its a lot clearer. There is a limit to how the Idrive reacts in the Android UI. I notice that in the US several owners have got together to help each other sort them out.(something we should consider) they come with a variety of apps (Obviously only free ones) and they all seem to be using the same UI. I have found that the touch screen is a lot brighter and have now worked out that adding better apps helped. I have been able to add USB input, a stand alone DVD player, reverse camera, Forward recording camera, extra Aux inputs in ashtrays and glove box(i have no idea why) I also added digital radio. I realise that I had became quite obsessed with this and spent many hours sorting it all out. i trust this all makes sense
Gerry

[Hoper]

Originally Posted by GerryH

These are available from various OS suppliers the latest (Android 9) 4gig Ram 64 gig storage are the best buy, they have had a lot of improvements. There are a few tricks in installing especially in getting access to routing all the interface cables. You get nill or minimal discriription and absolutly NO HELP from suppliers. Now that i've done it a few times its a lot clearer. There is a limit to how the Idrive reacts in the Android UI. I notice that in the US several owners have got together to help each other sort them out.(something we should consider) they come with a variety of apps (Obviously only free ones) and they all seem to be using the same UI. I have found that the touch screen is a lot brighter and have now worked out that adding better apps helped. I have been able to add USB input, a stand alone DVD player, reverse camera, Forward recording camera, extra Aux inputs in ashtrays and glove box(i have no idea why) I also added digital radio. I realise that I had became quite obsessed with this and spent many hours sorting it all out. i trust this all makes sense
Gerry

Thanks Gerry
overall would you do it again knowing what you do now? or would you go down the NBT (BMW) upgrade path?

[GerryH]

Frankly i would still do it again. It would be better if I was more familiar with Android.I have the benifit of using original CCC interface whilst trying to work through the android limitations.
if you do get one read the specs Very Very carefully If you get stuck you can always contact me
Gerry

[naenae]

I got the android 10. with 4G octacore with 4gig ram.

ABSOLUTELY NO ISSUES AT ALL. I LOVE IT. QUICK START UP. FULL INTERGRATION WITH IDRIVE CONTROLLER AND STEEERING WHEEL CONTROL.

SEAMLESSLY SWITCH BACK AND FORTH WITH IDRIVE AND ANDROID SYSTEM. BUY THE ONE THAT I LINKED.

I HAD TO CUT A BIT OF THE IDRIVE CAGE TO ALLOW EASY CABLING. OTHERWISE INSTALL PRETTY STRAIGHT FORWARD.

[JimiP]

+1 for the Android head unit.. I installed a new 4/64GB 8-core unit after having an earlier 4-core ones for a few years. The new 8-core one is really good, the old one was had a few issues.

FYI: If you remove the lower DIN cage and run the loom behind there's no need to cut it.

[naenae]

Originally Posted by Hoper

looks awesome Naenae, by retain the original did you mean to sell it?

Does the new one include screen etc?

comes with new screen. the system is built into the screen and you can still retain your old system